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Sources of Finance

Strategic Finance Selection

Core Principle

Choosing the correct source of finance involves analyzing the business’s current financial position, purpose of the fund, and impact on ownership and control.

Finance Needs by Stage

Different stages of a business require specific financing strategies to align duration and risk.

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FINANCE FOR START-UPS

For start-ups, internal finance may be insufficient; external sources like venture capital, bank loans, or grants are common.
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FINANCE FOR EXPANSION

For expansion, long-term finance such as share capital, debentures, or mortgages is appropriate because of asset acquisition needs.
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FINANCE FOR SHORT-TERM LIQUIDITY

To cover short-term liquidity problems, trade credit, overdrafts, or debt factoring are more suitable.

Debt vs Equity & Control

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MAINTAINING CONTROL (Debt)If maintaining control is vital, debt finance rather than equity finance is preferred.
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Sacrificing Control (Equity)Equity typically dilutes ownership, but offers funding without mandatory repayment schedule.

Strategy for Profitable Growth

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FINANCE FOR PROFITABLE BUSINESSES: A growing but profitable business might use retained earnings and bank loans to reduce costs.

Challenging Circumstances

Navigating finance when traditional banking options are limited.

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What happens if our credit history restricts traditional borrowing?
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FINANCE FOR BUSINESSES WITH POOR CREDIT HISTORY: A business with poor credit history may struggle to obtain loans and must rely on owner’s funds or alternative finance like crowdfunding.

Influencing Factors

INFLUENCING FACTORS: The choice is also influenced by these key variables.

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Urgency

The required speed of fund acquisition.
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Cost

Interest rates and associated fees.
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Security

Availability of assets as collateral.
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Risk Appetite

Tolerance for leverage by business owners.
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Sources of Finance Deck
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Analyzing finance choice

What should be analyzed before choosing a source of finance?

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Key Factors

Current financial position, purpose of the fund, and impact on ownership and control.

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External finance for startups

What are common external finance sources for start-ups?

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Common Examples

Venture capital, bank loans, and grants.

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Finance for expansion

Which type of finance is appropriate for business expansion?

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Suitable Finance

Long-term finance such as share capital, debentures, or mortgages.

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Short-term liquidity sources

What sources are used to solve short-term liquidity problems?

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Examples

Trade credit, overdrafts, and debt factoring.

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Maintaining business control

Which finance option helps maintain business control?

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Preferred Method

Debt finance.

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Finance for profitable growth

What finance sources might a profitable growing business use?

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Typical Sources

Retained earnings and bank loans.

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Challenges with poor credit

What challenges do businesses with poor credit history face?

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Issues

Difficulty obtaining loans; may rely on owner's funds or crowdfunding.

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Factors influencing finance choice

Name four factors influencing the choice of finance.

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Key Factors

Urgency, cost, availability of security, and owner's risk appetite.

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💰 Sources of Finance Quiz

1. What is a common external source of finance for start-ups?

Start-ups often need external sources like venture capital due to insufficient internal finance.

2. Which type of finance is most suitable for acquiring assets during expansion?

Long-term finance such as share capital is used for expansion related to asset acquisition.

3. For a company wanting to maintain control over ownership, what is the preferred finance source?

Debt finance doesn’t dilute ownership, hence helps maintain control.

4. Which source helps cover short-term liquidity issues?

Trade credit and overdrafts help manage short-term liquidity.

5. Why might a business with poor credit history choose crowdfunding?

Poor credit history limits access to loans, so crowdfunding may be an alternative.

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  • Business
  • AS & A Level
  • Accounting & Finance
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